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Palm Springs, California

Pedigree: San Francisco–based architect Jim Jennings built this unabashedly minimalist residence in 2005 as his own weekend retreat. Its rectilinear volumes are made of grid-patterned concrete; telescoping glass walls recede to merge the rooms with 2,075 feet of outdoor space.

Property Values: A privacy-ensuring perimeter wall defines two courtyards, one of which serves as a dining space while the other is anchored by a lap pool.